Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency
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Job summary
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is opening a new Dunwoody hospital this October 2026. We seek experienced Veterinary Technicians and Assistants to join an overnight team, working alongside board-certified specialists from day one.
Qualified candidates will have 2+ years in veterinary medicine, LV T or RVT credentials preferred, and a passion for high-volume emergency care in a fast-paced setting. Training begins at our Marietta location before transitioning to Dunwoody.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of veterinary clinical experience preferred.
- Experience in emergency medicine and ICU settings is highly desirable.
- Licensed or registered veterinary technicians are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform emergency triage and assist with stabilization of critical patients.
- Support CPR and RECOVER protocols and emergency procedures.
- Prepare patients for surgery and specialty consultations.
- Monitor hospitalized ICU patients and administer medications and fluids.
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Job description
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Location: Dunwoody, Georgia
Address: 4500 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding.
Following the success of our flagship specialty and emergency hospital in Marietta, we are excited to open our second state-of-the-art Specialty and Emergency hospital in Dunwoody, Georgia this October 2026.
We are currently building our founding Overnight Emergency team and are seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Registered Veterinary Technicians, Certified Veterinary Technicians, and highly skilled Veterinary Assistants who are passionate about Emergency Medicine.
This is your opportunity to help shape a brand-new hospital while working alongside experienced Emergency clinicians and Board-Certified Specialists from day one.
We are currently hiring for:
- 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- $2.00/hour Monday through Friday Between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
- $3.00/hour Weekend overnight differential Saturday and Sunday between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Selected candidates will begin paid onboarding and specialty training at our Marietta hospital in September 2026 before transitioning into the new Dunwoody location upon opening.
This is not an entry-level opportunity.
We're looking for technicians who thrive when medicine moves quickly and every shift presents new challenges.
- Emergency triage
- Critical thinking
- ICU patient management
- Trauma stabilization
- Advanced nursing care
- Practicing at the top of your license
You’ll work alongside Emergency doctors, Criticalists, and Specialty clinicians managing complex cases that allow you to fully utilize your technical skillset.
- Perform emergency patient triage
- Assist with stabilization of critical patients
- Support CPR and RECOVER protocols
- Assist with emergency procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery and specialty consultations
- Monitor hospitalized ICU patients
- Administer medications, CRIs, blood products and fluid therapy
- Perform ongoing nursing assessments
- Monitor pain management
- Maintain detailed treatment records
Confident candidates should have experience with:
- IV catheter placement
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Patient monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- ECG monitoring
- Radiology
- Fluid therapy
- Medical calculations
- Hospitalized patient care
- Assist with emergency surgical procedures
- Monitor anesthesia
- Support patient recovery
- Prepare treatment and surgery areas
This position is ideal for experienced technicians with backgrounds in:
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
- ICU
- Specialty Medicine
- Urgent Care
- High-Volume General Practice
2+ years of veterinary clinical experience preferred
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Highly experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong emergency skills are encouraged to apply.
RECOVER CPR Certification is a plus.
Team members should be comfortable:
- Standing and walking throughout a 10 to 12-hour shift
- Frequently bending, lifting, kneeling, and reaching
- Safely lifting up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance
- Performing patient restraint
- Working in a fast-paced Emergency environment
- Working around animal dander, medical gases, cleaning products, disinfectants, blood, bodily fluids, and other veterinary-related substances
At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, we believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional technicians.
That's why we invest heavily in your professional growth.
- $3,000 Annual Continuing Education Allowance
- 2 Paid Continuing Education Days
- Advanced specialty mentorship
- Exposure to complex referral and Emergency cases
- Support pursuing a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)
- Professional development opportunities throughout Innovetive Petcare
Eligible Licensed Veterinary Technicians who have graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program and obtained licensure within the previous three years may qualify for:
- Student loan repayment assistance
- VTNE reimbursement
- Licensure reimbursement
- License renewal assistance
- Continuing Education support
- Career development resources
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Shift differentials for evenings and weekends
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Calm Health wellness resources
- Rocket Lawyer legal benefits
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Professional membership support
- Career advancement across the Innovetive Petcare network
We're building more than a hospital.
We're building a team of veterinary professionals who want to practice exceptional medicine, continue growing their skills, and make a lasting impact on Emergency and Specialty care throughout Georgia.
If you're ready to join a collaborative team where your technical expertise is respected and utilized every shift, we'd love to hear from you.
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